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jennonthedl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
One of the best stories of all time! Small deduction for the occasional bits of dialogue from the time period that are, regardless of how many times you have watched the show/movie, tricky to follow.
kessler21's review against another edition
3.0
Really want to rate this book lower but I don't think 2 is fair. Maybe I didn't "get" this book because I am male or maybe because I am older. Whatever the reason, I continually told myself, if this Austin's most acclaimed work, I am not sure I want to try any others.
I found all the younger characters to be very high school dramatic and the adults to be like the parents on Toddler and Tiaras (kids beauty pageant reality TV show). I never found anyone to root for, Elizabeth included.
For years I hear Mr. Darcy and Rhett Butler compared as the ultimate lady's man. I don't see Mr. Darcy holding a flame to Rhett Butler. Mr. Darcy was an elitist (as many in the story) indecisive, temperamental, and though kind and mannerly around intimate friends or servants he was rude and aloof around strangers.
I expected more from this highly esteemed story.
I found all the younger characters to be very high school dramatic and the adults to be like the parents on Toddler and Tiaras (kids beauty pageant reality TV show). I never found anyone to root for, Elizabeth included.
For years I hear Mr. Darcy and Rhett Butler compared as the ultimate lady's man. I don't see Mr. Darcy holding a flame to Rhett Butler. Mr. Darcy was an elitist (as many in the story) indecisive, temperamental, and though kind and mannerly around intimate friends or servants he was rude and aloof around strangers.
I expected more from this highly esteemed story.
kelseyjn's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kits20006's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So much better on a re-read
fxti's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the og romcom
nfrog3's review against another edition
5.0
An amazingly simple love story that speaks on the complexities of love.
rafaella's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
onesownroom's review against another edition
5.0
⋆.ೃ࿔࿐ྂ A quick note from November 2020: Mom watched the 1995 Pride & Prejudice with me last night & LOVED IT. I bet I can get her to watch the 2005! This is notable because Mom used to despise all things Jane Austen, based only on the period dramas. She had never tried a book. NOW I HAVE CONVINCED HER TO MAKE PRIDE & PREJUDICE AN UPCOMING READALOUD BETWEEN US. *faints*
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